The Boatswain’s Mate (BM) is the lifeblood of the United States Navy.
Without BMs, a ship cannot get underway, cannot stay underway, and certainly cannot dock in port.
Boatswain’s Mate is the oldest rate in the Navy. Its origins can … Click Here To Read the rest
Machinist’s Mates (MM) perform the task of the operation and maintenance of not only steam turbines and gears for ship propulsion but also the auxiliary machinery.
Additionally, they maintain refrigeration plants, desalinization plants, electrohydraulic steering engines, and air conditioning systems.… Click Here To Read the rest
A United States Navy Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) are enlisted sailors that serve as aircraft armament (weapons) specialists charged with the servicing, handling, storing and inspection of all types of weapons and ammunition carried on Navy aircraft.
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A United States Navy Electronics Technician (ET) is an enlisted sailor who repairs and maintains naval electronics equipment including navigation, radar, and communications equipment.
Sailors in this rate are normally assigned to the ship’s Combat Systems department, responsible for ensuring … Click Here To Read the rest
When a fire breaks out on board ship, there is no 911 to call. There is only Damage Control Central (DCC). The DCC is the Emergency Services of the fleet, and Damage Controlman (DC) are the firefighters of the DCC.… Click Here To Read the rest
